Whitman Publishing offers all sorts of books, albums, folders and supplies for all your coin collecting from pennies to dollars.

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This 1979-P Susan B Anthony U.S. Dollar coin was hand polished to a lustrous shine and is presented in a coin display case. Case measures 2″ x 3″ with a colorful commemorative insert.

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This flocked tray is a perfect fit for our Riker Chipboard Display Cases, or they can be used in a display setting of your choosing. The tray is approximately 13.88 x 7.63 x 0.65 inches. Each compartment is approximately 1.5 x 2.38 inches. The tray is a flexible plastic covered in a velvet-type covering. This is a great way to organize, separate and display a variety of objects such as matchbook collections, arrowhead collections, coin collections, etc. Perfect for antique s (more…)

This 1979-S Susan B Anthony U.S. Dollar coin was hand polished to a lustrous shine and is presented in a coin display case. Case measures 2″ x 3″ with a colorful commemorative insert.

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In this book you will discover• Becoming a Numismatic – the fancy word for a coin collector• Where to find coins – some places are better than others• What you should look for in a coin – shiny isn’t always better• What are mints and mint marks – master this before you get started• What affects the value of a coin – is it all about age• Getting started – learn how to begin without a lot of hassles• Grading your coins – learn how or Should you use a grad (more…)

Coin collecting is something that takes time to learn. The most important thing to remember is that you are doing it for the right reason – if it is a passion, then it is something worth pursuing.

Collecting just for profit may work but it usually is not enough in the long run. A person really has to think about this since many people who have tried it for that reason have lost focus and failed.

Successful coin collectors take a lot of time to learn everything there is to know about numismatics. Good sources of information are magazines, newsletters and brokers who can pass on information and news, when it happens. By using the resources a person can act fast before other collectors who want the same thing get the information first.

If a person tries to collect without knowing the basics, he will never succeed in this hobby.

Knowing how to grade coins can also help the collector know the true value of the collection. This knowledge will be valuable if the owner decides to trade for something of greater value or it can prevent scamming and wasting money for something of little value. Be vigilant!

One of the virtues that coin collecting can teach a person is patience since the collection may take years to complete. Some of the well-renowned collectors in the world have spent many years before reaping the benefits.

Learning to think like a collector is very important. Being too eager is not good because the collector could be tempted to purchase or trade the wrong coin which could prove to be costly. Think twice about using the information given even if that came from a reliable source.

Coin collecting can be difficult especially if the person is just starting. A person, more than likely, cant afford to buy items worth more than $10,000, so it is best to start small and study the market for three to six months so that he can be comfortable before going after bigger prizes.

Coin collecting is similar to sports – it takes time to excel at it and goals, both short and long term, have to be established. By following the rules and using common sense, the person can become one of many other successful coin collectors.

Simplicity is not the best policy when it comes to coin collecting. Oftentimes it is the rareness, the history, or the mother country of the coins that collectors value most.

Here is a wide array of the variety of coins that “coinophiles” are obsessed with:

National Coins: Patriotism in Coins

Usually, national coin collectors are interested in collecting their own country’s coins. It is common practice for collectors of national coins to get a representative coin from each date and mint marks for each coin series. Various national coin collectors combine a unique variation of series, date and mint marks.

Error Coins: It’s OK to be Not-So-OK

One of the modern types of coin collecting is known as error coin collecting. Errors became possible when the production of coins was automated during the nineteenth century. Collectors of historic coins are fine with error coins because they like the uniqueness or error coins. Even modern day coin collector falls in love with error coins because they are assured that the modern processes promise that they are unique. The characteristics or coin errors include the following:

- dies that are doubled
- mint marks that are repunched
- over-dated
- double strikes
- coins that are “off” metal
- coins that are displaced or off center
- coins that are clipped
- one coin with different nominations on two sides a.k.a. mules

World Coins: Hobby of Kings…. of the World

Collecting world coins is about gathering those modern coins from all the countries of the world. Geographically-challenged individuals will have a hard time participating in this kind of coin collecting. If you would like to be a collector of world coins, you must be prepared to spend a considerable amount of money if you would want to have an extensive collection – being a “jetsetter” might be required. World coin collectors often acquire representative coins from each country or from authorities that issue coins. There are also world coin collectors that collect by subject such as those coins that feature animals.

Historical Coins: The Value of the Past

Collectors of historic coins find value in mints that are from medieval or ancient times. The most popular of these historic coins include the following:

- Byzantine
- Celtic
- Greek
- Indian
- Israelite
- Merovingian
- Ostrogothic

There are other ancient coin specialties but it really depends on the preferences of the collectors. The popular way is to collect the coins that were minted during the reign of a certain emperor or king.

There’s no mistaking the purpose of this book, or the opportunities it may provide you with. This reference contains deep market analysis of popular rare U.S. coins minted in the last century, with advice and alternative collecting and investing options for you to use, plus answers to common collecting questions and concerns including:How do I start investing in coins? Which types of coins are the easiest to buy and sell? What coins have become top performers in collecting ove (more…)

This well-crafted case holds 30 1.5×1.5 coin holders or 30 coins that are 39mm and smaller (Large $ or smaller). The coin spaces are 39mm x 39mm square in five rows of six spaces. The exterior of the case measures approximately 12″ x 9-3/4″ x 1-1/4″ (304 x 245 x 28 mm).

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